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Variety Info
Family: Lamiaceae
Native: Midwestern U.S.
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 4–8
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"-48" tall, 12" wide
Variety Info: 2"–6" long lavender-blue flower spikes
Attributes: Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Edible Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is 60°–75°F. May also be sown in late fall for spring germination.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 20 days
Seed Depth: Barely cover
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 10" – 12"
Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 10" – 12"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing stems with 1/3 to 2/3 of the florets open. Change vase water frequently.
- Leslie O.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/1/25Flowering all Summer
I germinated inside and transplanted into the middle of my 4x4 raised bed in May (zone 7b). They started flowering in mid June, and grew to take up the whole 4x4 bed. The bumblebees, honey bees, butterflies loved them. And now, at the end of the season, the goldfinches are flying in and eating the seeds? I will try transplanting these to my new flower garden for next season. Definitely a keeper.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests9/2/25Hey Leslie,
Thank you so much for sharing your incredible experience with our Anise Hyssop Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that these bloomed continuously from mid-June all the way through the end of the season - that kind of long-lasting performance is exactly what makes this variety so special! It sounds like they really thrived in your zone 7b raised bed and gave you the most amazing pollinator show with all those bumblebees, honey bees, and butterflies visiting throughout the summer. And how wonderful that the goldfinches are now enjoying the seeds at the end of the season - it's like getting a bonus wildlife show! The fact that they grew to fill your entire 4x4 bed shows just how vigorous and productive these plants can be when they're happy. We're so thrilled to hear you're planning to transplant them to your new flower garden next year - they're definitely going to be stunning there too! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Jolea H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/26/25Lovely, tall anise hyssop flowers
I started these indoors months ago and transplanted them outdoors about May. No issues with germination whatsoever. I live in western Washington, zone 8B. I maybe should have planted more and closer together, but they are finally blooming in mid- to late July and are really pretty. I’d like to grow more next year if these don’t propagate and spread. They are tall and floppy over without a support. Very pretty lavender flower spikes loved by the bees and butterflies. 🦋🐝
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/30/25Hey Jolea,
Thank you so much for sharing your photos and your experience, it will be so helpful for others! Your garden is bursting with color and beautiful flowers. We're so glad you've had great success with your garden this year and that it's inspiring you already for next year! Keep on growing 🌻️
- margaret r.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/2/255 Stars
its winter and wont be able to grow until spring. sure hope they grow. The eucalyptus seeds hardly had any seeds in the packet
was disappointed in that .I bought the Witches garden loved the variety of seeds in the pack.
- Rob D.Rated 5 out of 5 stars11/29/245 Stars
Zone 5b. I attempted to winter sow some Anise Hyssop seeds, but they didn't do well after transplanting. I direct sowed some more seeds, and they took off after a slow start. The butterflies and bees love these flowers!
- Cynthia W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/20/245 Stars
Nice packaging. Nice looking seeds. Can't wait until spring!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate